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  Product:     Samsung SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor  
  Price:     $3115 (CAN) / $2300 (U.S) 
  Supplied By:     Samsung Canada
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     September 28th, 2003
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star

MODTHEBOX would like to thank Sungmin from Samsung Canada for sending the SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor for review.

Samsung Canada

Introduction:

The high-end consumer market provides unique opportunities for enthusiasts to experience the best in home theatre and multimedia applications. The popularity of the HTPC concept has simplified the process of adding a PC into an existing home theatre configuration. Small Form Factor PC's offer great performance balanced with standard computing functions. In the past where consumers were reliant of home electronic components for the home theatre experience, the SFF PC has been able to duplicate the same functions at half the cost using off the shelf parts. Samsung Electronics is one of the top-ten electronics manufacturers in the world and an acknowledged leader in the digital convergence revolution. The company has been marketing its popular SyncMaster line of high performance monitors for the last several years. In order to capitalize the growing HTPC market, the company has recently released a series of stylish multimedia TFT-LCD monitors which offer multiple functions built into an all-in-one solution. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the impressive SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD, a product that offers a complete multimedia solution in one all inclusive package.

Specifications:

The 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor is one of several available 21" based TFT-LCD monitors available from Samsung Canada. This product is part of the popular SyncMaster series and is a high-end HDTV ready display for users who want the benefits of High Definition television. Here are some features and specifications taken directly from the Samsung Canada website:

Samsung SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor - Features
Viewable Image Size: 21.3" Brightness (Typical): 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 500:1 Viewing Angle (H/V): 170/170 (degrees)
Interface: Component Video In , DB15 (VGA), S-Video, Antenna Connection and CVBS In (Phono) Horiz. Frequency: 30-85
Max/Native Resolution: 1600 x 1200 Emissions Standard: TCO '99
Available Color(s): Silver Special Features: HDTV ready, wireless remote and modular TV tuner

Samsung SyncMaster 173B TFT-LCD Monitor - Key Specifications
Panel Type: a-si TFT/TN
Size: 21.3"
Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.27
Brightness (cd/m2): 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Viewing Angle: 170 / 170
Interface: Component Video In , DB15 (VGA), S-Video, Antenna Connection and CVBS In (Phono)
Frequency Horiz. Rate (Analog): 30-85
Horiz. Rate (Digital): n/a
Vertical Rate: 55-85
Bandwidth: 193 MHz
Response Time: 25 ms
Resolution Maximum (Analog): 1600 x 1200
Maximum (Digital): n/a
Native: 1600 x 1200
Color Maximum: 16.2 M
Signal Input Input Video Signal: Component Video In , DB15 (VGA), S-Video, Antenna Connection and CVBS In (Phono)
Video Level (Analog): 0.7VP-P
Video Level (Digital): n/a
Sync Type: Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub
Plug & Play DDC: 1/2B
Power On/Working: 120 Watts (Max)
Wall Mount VESAŽ: 77mm
Regulations Safety: UL1950, CE, CSA, TUV, IEC950, HEMKO, NOM, SEMKO, CE, PCMC, EZW, SIQ, MEEI, GOST, CCIB, PSB, EIAJ
EMI/Emissions: FCC, DOC-B, CISPR22, VCCI, CE
Emission Standard: TCO '99
Cabinet Color Front/Back: Silver
Dimensions Physical (WxHxD): 22.4 x 18.7 x 8.4 inches
Weight Net(Physical): 22 lbs.
Features Integrated Stereo Speakers
Warranty Parts/Labor/Backlight: 3 / 3 / 3
Compatability Operating Systems: Windows, Sun Microsystems and Macintosh

SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor
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SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor
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The Samsung SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor ships in a double wall cardboard box with a plastic carry-on handle positioned on the top. A product shot is showcased on the top and side panels, along with a complete list of specifications and features. Inside the package the SyncMaster 211MP was packed between two formed pieces of polystyrene and enclosed in a sealed protective plastic bag.

SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor
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SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor
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The SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor also includes a smaller plastic bag which contains an assortment of items including video, audio and power cables. The packaged CD contains the TFT-LCD monitor user guide, installation drivers and a software application called Natural Colour. The Natural Colour application software allows you to manual adjust display optimization, colour adjustment and colour preference settings all from your desktop. An eight page user guide covers the driver installation for different O/S platforms ranging from all flavours of Windows to Linux. A secondary manual covers the hardware installation and recommended safety procedures.
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